Comparison
Assault vs Heavy
Assault opens angles faster; Heavy keeps fragile units alive longer.
Versus IntentAssault
Pick Assault when the mission rewards its main strength and your squad can cover its weakness.
A
Best when the map asks for proactive control.
Heavy
Pick Heavy when the squad needs consistency, recovery, or a safer fallback plan.
B+
Best when campaign risk matters more than tempo.
Recommendation
Assault opens angles faster; Heavy keeps fragile units alive longer. The best choice is the one that fixes your squad's current missing role rather than the option with the flashier ceiling.
| Question | Lean Toward |
|---|---|
| Need immediate tempo? | Assault |
| Need safer consistency? | Heavy |
| Blind mission? | The option with sustain, scouting, or defensive coverage. |